"Without sounding the hyperbole alarm, let's look at the facts. Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) stock price has declined steadily since September 19, two days before the iPhone 5 was released. Shares are off 25% since September. The stock price closed at a six-month low today. The price is still up 30% on the year but far from its 74% increase a few months back."

"This version of Google Maps for iOS is set to be a bit different than the version that Apple stopped including as a default application on the phone this fall: The new version Google is testing "is expected to contain turn-by-turn navigation," according to one of the Journal's unnamed sources."

Insider MonkeyLink: Microsoft Corporation Gets Steve Wozniak's Respect
"Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has been a long-term-planning company, really working to not just produce products, but to design truly innovative platforms, software and devices that set the company apart from many competitors, including longtime rival Apple Inc. In a recent interview with tech site TechCrunch, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak gave his old company's longtime rival some respect for the work it has been doing in the tech sector, while at the same time expressing concern that his former company could be falling behind in innovation when it produces "improved" devices every few months."

The Washington PostLink: A Look at How New Kindle Fire Device Compares With Other Large-Size Tablets
"Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) started shipping a larger version of its Kindle Fire HD tablet computer on Thursday. Here's a look at how it compares with the iPad and other tablets with similar screens."